Production Planner
Avalign Technologies
Summary
The Production Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating production activities based on customer demand and forecast requirements. This role manages work orders, develops production and machine schedules, monitors inventory levels, supports capacity planning, and maintains production-related reports to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This position also serves as the primary backup to the Production Scheduler.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports and generate production work orders based on customer orders and forecast requirements, maintaining accurate quantities and due dates.
- Develop and maintain machine schedules to minimize setups, optimize production efficiency, and balance inventory levels.
- Manage work orders involving customer-supplied materials.
- Prepare capacity planning reports to identify production bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and outsourcing requirements.
- Serve as a customer service contact for order expediting, material availability, and production schedule updates.
- Maintain production-related reports, including scrap reports and production hot lists, and facilitate daily production meetings.
- Oversee the cycle counting program to ensure timely and accurate inventory counts.
- Maintain system planning parameters to support accurate material planning and production scheduling.
- Support overall plant objectives for safety, delivery, quality, and productivity.
What You'll Need
- Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing experience.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems and production planning processes preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- APICS certification or college coursework in Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred.
Who You Are
- A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
- A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
- Someone who accepts assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach
- Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
- An effective communicator, both written and verbal
Requirements
- Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
- Minimum of 3–5 years of production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing experience
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems and production planning processes preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- APICS certification or college coursework in Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Vacation
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Basic Life & AD&D
- STD & LTD Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Travel Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Avalign Technologies is a premier full-service supplier of surgical implants, instruments, and delivery systems, operating as one of the fastest-growing companies in the high-tech medical device industry. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, the company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and delivering precision-machined tools and implants for a wide variety of surgical and medical specialties worldwide. Avalign operates through two main divisions: Avalign Orthopedic, focusing on premium implants and instruments for orthopedic, spine, and trauma operations, and Avalign Surgical, which sources and private-labels high-quality surgical instruments manufactured in Germany and the United States. The company's comprehensive platform includes proprietary porous coatings, precision-machined instruments, German specialty instruments, delivery systems, cutting instruments, and spine/sports medicine implants. With significant financial backing and a strong track record of success, Avalign is known for its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and customization, serving as a trusted partner for medical device companies seeking sophisticated production and supply chain management solutions.